[soozieq]

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Originally Posted by Discobiscuits /img/forum/go_quote.gif So I just paired up the C700 with a fine black 80gb Zune. Here's a quick impression list. Coming from a DT-770/major bass setup, I obviously find the bass on these lacking. Listening to hip-hop and drum n' bass is kind of annoying without those big ear-popping lows. Bad, yeah? Hell no. These IEMs give me a new light to my musical experience. Elliott Smith never sounded so brilliant. Acoustics and the other 3000+ songs on my playlist sound absolutely BRILLIANT with these. I can't say much more, it's ridiculous ><. I never knew this purchase would create so much euphoria within my mp3s. disco

Well that's good to know since I've ordered a Zune myself! The C700s pair really well with the Sony A808 (without the need for eq) so I was wondering about the C700/Zune80 combination. It seems there are a few people who have that combo and are very happy with it.

I'll use my Sony for all gapless albums, portable use, travelling etc - and the Zune for anything else. I listen to a lot of acoustic, and from the sound of it, the combo works well. Good!!

 

[antonyfirst]

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Originally Posted by soozieq /img/forum/go_quote.gif Well that's good to know since I've ordered a Zune myself!

You are unstoppable! You are becoming like me.

 

[DKaz]

Soozie, When are you going to compare the Denon AH-C700 to the Denon AH-C751?? I need to know if their worth it!

 

[soozieq]

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Originally Posted by DKaz /img/forum/go_quote.gif Soozie, When are you going to compare the Denon AH-C700 to the Denon AH-C751?? I need to know if their worth it!

They're the same headphone, just like the Shure SE530/E500 - the only difference is the C751's come with a. . . wait for it. . . a case!! YES, Denon supplied an accessory, whoopee.

The C751's also come with a short cable and an extension cable. So it depends on whether you want one long cable, or the option of having a short and a long one (!!)

Sound wise - I fully expected them to sound exactly the same as the C700s (being that they ARE the same headphone) - but although they sounded good straight away - they sounded more aggressive (especially with vocals). The difference was quite noticable as I was switching back and forth between the same songs - and the C751 definitely sounded harsher compared with the C700. Even my other half could hear the difference!!

So I left them hooked up to music for over 14 hours - and when I listened again - they had smoothed out considerably thank goodness. And a few days later, the 2 headphones sound identical, it is impossible to differentiate in any way (which is how it should be!)

But I was a little worried at first, because I automatically assumed they'd sound the same straight out of the box. . .

Anyway, now I have 2 pairs which will keep me happy until they die a natural death

 

[Discobiscuits]

I left them on overnight playing non-stop hip-hop. As I listen to them now, I feel more definition with the bass. It seems more present now. Going to try to get some pink noise onto the Zune so I can go from there.

As far as the Zune goes, I love it. I dropped it at the gym while lifting, and there is not 1 scratch on it The interface is amazing now, the touch feels so much more natural than the iPod's click wheel. Try messing with one next time your at an electronic store, they're a blast

Almost as fun as the iPod Touch.

 

[White|Stripes]

I have a question for those who own this IEM. I recently received my Denon AH-C751S in the mail and was wondering if they need some burn-in time. I've heard single dynamic driver IEMs really benefit from the burn-in. Is it true?

Anyway, how many hours of burn-in is required for these IEMs? Also, is radio static a good method of burn-in?

Any help would be appreciated!

 

[soozieq]

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Originally Posted by White|Stripes /img/forum/go_quote.gif I have a question for those who own this IEM. I recently received my Denon AH-C751S in the mail and was wondering if they need some burn-in time. I've heard single dynamic driver IEMs really benefit from the burn-in. Is it true? Anyway, how many hours of burn-in is required for these IEMs? Also, is radio static a good method of burn-in? Any help would be appreciated!

Look at 2 posts behind this one

 

[White|Stripes]

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Originally Posted by soozieq /img/forum/go_quote.gif Look at 2 posts behind this one

Thanks!

One more question: Is it save to burn-in the AH-C751s for hours on end?

 

[soozieq]

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Originally Posted by White|Stripes /img/forum/go_quote.gif Thanks! One more question: Is it save to burn-in the AH-C751s for hours on end?

I'm sure it's absolutely fine. HeadphoneAddict knows way more about burn in than I do so he might be able to help you further.

All I do know (I think!) is that they should burn in at only slightly louder than listening volumes.

 

[White|Stripes]

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Originally Posted by soozieq /img/forum/go_quote.gif I'm sure it's absolutely fine. HeadphoneAddict knows way more about burn in than I do so he might be able to help you further. All I do know (I think!) is that they should burn in at only slightly louder than listening volumes.

Again, thanks for the help!

 

[BoilermakerFan]

My c700s were waiting for me when I got home on Friday. It was a long week, so I just put them on a pink noise burn in via a repeat on iTunes. They have about 52 hours so far. Tomorrow I'll listen to them after they have 75 hours or so.

Also, Sony finally released a hard case for the A8xx series of players, so I need to order one.

 

[HeadphoneAddict]

To burn-in headphones, I will usually play medium volume music from an MP3 player on shuffle/repeat-all mode, continuously. If I use pink noise, I have a play list with one song of 20 minutes of pink noise and then let the amp and headphones rest with a 1 minute song of digital silence, and let the 2 song playlist run over and over.

To burn-in amps, I do the same, except every 24-48 hours I turn off the amp for an hour to let the capacitors settle down. This amp tip came from jamato8.

 

[onlychild]

I have a set of 1 day old Denon ACH-C751K for sale (asking $160). If anyone is interested, please PM me. Will provide invoice for proof. Comes with everything as if brand new.

This is my first post, and for some reason I can not post anything in the "For Sale" section.

I got the Denons yesterday and put about 2-3 hours of use on them, love the sound, but find they are a little big for my small ears.

I tried a pair of Klipsch IMAGEs today that a co-worker just got and I immediately fell in love with their comfort. Sound wise the Denons have better mids, but the Image's have a little more bass but are a lot more comfortable to have on all day. I guess that can justify the $350 price tag for the Images since I wear them all day long at work

. A little more than double the price of the Denons.

 

[soozieq]

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Originally Posted by onlychild /img/forum/go_quote.gif I have a set of 1 day old Denon ACH-C751K for sale. If anyone is interested, please PM me. This is my first post, and for some reason I can not post anything in the "For Sale" section.

The reason you can't post in the "For Sale" section is because you have to have a minimum of 50 posts to be able to post. Those are the forum rules.

The Denons could a little big for small ears, although I don't find them overly big by any means. You said you'd listened to them for only 2 hours - they get a lot smoother and more refined after about 20 hours - but if the fit isn't right for you, there's not much point in keeping them.

I don't think you'll have any problem selling them, but you may have to wait till your post count reaches 50.

 

[onlychild]

Thanks, I did not know about the 50 posts. Just started getting into the whole Head-fi/portable audio thing and my wallet is already taking a beating

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I had no issues with the Denon's sound. In fact, I like it way more than the V-modo Vibes I had before, but after trying on the Klipsch Images, I was completely sold on their comfort. By far, the most comfortable headphones I have ever tried, and the sound in on par with the Denons